pronounced

adjective

pro·​nounced prə-ˈnau̇n(t)st How to pronounce pronounced (audio)
: strongly marked : decided
a pronounced dislike

Examples of pronounced in a Sentence

He walked with a pronounced limp. The symptoms of the disease have become steadily more pronounced.
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This wine under screw cap includes full, rounded and pronounced aromas of marshmallows and candy corn, lime pie, green apples and golden syrup. Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 Over time, however, that bigotry has not only grown more pronounced but also broader in scope, leading her to recently target not only trans people but also asexual people. Aja Romano, Vox, 18 Apr. 2025 For the first time, the mill is offering it in a unique medium-dark indigo color with a pronounced green cast. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Apr. 2025 But Wood is known for her pronounced front teeth, which fluoride would not affect. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pronounced

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First Known Use

1728, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pronounced was in 1728

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“Pronounced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pronounced. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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pronounced

adjective
pro·​nounced prə-ˈnau̇n(t)st How to pronounce pronounced (audio)
: very noticeable
walk with a pronounced limp
pronouncedly
-ˈnau̇n(t)-səd-lē
adverb

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